The Media Roundup provides links to recent and archived articles, in both English and French, on immigration and diversity appearing in the national and local news. Some international content is also included. Articles are updated weekly.
CTV News – Liberal Minister Slams Conservatives’ ‘Half-Baked’ Immigration Policy
Facing questions about the federal government’s handling of asylum seekers and the ongoing irregular border crossings, Hussen defended his approach, while swiping at the Official Opposition’s proposed alternatives. “I haven’t seen anything from the Conservatives, they don’t have a plan. You know what their plan is? To militarize the border,” Hussen said. He went on to say that the Conservatives want border or immigration officials placed along the border where there are no official entry points.
National Post – Nova Scotia to Consider Immigration Status of Children in Provincial Care
Social workers in Nova Scotia are now required to consider a child’s immigration status when they are taken into care — and can even apply for citizenship on their behalf. The policy changes follow the high-profile case of Abdoul Abdi, a former Somali child refugee who successfully fought to remain in Canada in the face of a deportation hearing last summer.
Le Soleil – « Scheer promet plus d’autonomie au Québec sur l’enjeu de l’immigration »
Le chef conservateur Andrew Scheer a promis lundi d’accorder plus d’autonomie au Québec sur l’enjeu de l’immigration s’il est élu premier ministre en octobre prochain. Mais il n’a pas voulu dire s’il était d’accord que la province détermine elle-même le nombre d’immigrants qu’elle reçoit chaque année.
Le Devoir – « François Legault veut davantage d’immigrants français »
Alors qu’il amorçait sa première visite officielle en France, le premier ministre du Québec a déclaré que, même s’il avait l’intention de réduire les quotas d’immigration, il souhaitait attirer encore plus d’immigrants français au Québec.
CBC News – Busting Myths and Embracing Newcomers: New Project Aims to Make N.L. More Welcoming
Welcome NL launched in August as a collaboration between Municipalities NL and the provincial Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism. The two-year pilot currently has projects planned for Corner Brook, Labrador West, Happy Valley Goose Bay, Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor. In some cases, the first step is correcting locals’ misconceptions on immigration, says the project’s co-ordinator in Corner Brook.
Toronto Star – This Former Taxi Driver Fled Honduras After Gangs Tried to Take His Life. Now in Canada, He Says the ‘Migrant Caravan’ Is Misunderstood
After a fraught journey from Honduras with his wife and son, the man was about to be put on a bus that would ship him back to the Honduran border — back to mortal danger — for the fourth time. So he made a run for it. Eventually, he made it into the U.S. and later to Canada, where he was reunited with his family and given refugee status. But his worries aren’t over. His brother, sister-in-law and several friends are back at the U.S.-Mexico border, part of the so-called “migrant caravan”.
